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ACOUSTIC STUDS, METAL STUDS and METAL TRACKS

USES:

Walls / Partitions.
Internal and Separating Walls.
Domestic and Commercial use.
Can be used to meet New Building Regs
(with other products)

BENEFITS:

Reduced installation time saves money
Performs far better acoustically than timber studding
Lightweight.
Slimmer partitions maximising floor space
Low cost.

Click here for standard 'C' section metal stud and track
		A cost effective way to achieve improved acoustic performance in both domestic and commercial situations. These studs have built in 'discontinuity' which results in improved sound insulation. Acoustic Studs are designed to offer better sound insulation in the key speech frequency bands (250 - 1000Hz) whilst maintaining structural strength and integrity. This enables slimmer partitions to be constructed, maximising floor space but still satisfying high acoustic requirements. Partitions built using acoustic studs are constructed in exactly the same way as standard 'C' Stud Partitions. All existing track sections can be utilised with Acoustic Studs. Plasterboard fixing centres are also the same. System is assembled using self tapping screws.
Self tapping screws - Supplied in boxes of 1,000
		Flanking Noise Flanking noise transmission occurs when sound travels along elements shared by adjacent structures. Sound does not always travel straight through the building element. If the wall, floor or partition has good sound reducing capabilities the sound will travel from A to B by the easiest route, which is often over the top or around the sides. It should be bourne in mind that flanking noise transmission can exceed direct transmission and reduce the overall capabilities of a construction if flanking details are not correctly specified and constructed. Attention to detail is essential. Sound will travel through the smallest crack and reduce performance considerably. Although a 25mm round hole may be easily noticed a 1mm hairline crack along the top or bottom may not be seen so always use acoustic sealant and always use isolation tape between the stud, the plasterboard and the structure.

Acoustic Stud Configurations Acoustic Studs can be used in a wide range of partition designs, depending on specification requirements. An example of some system configurations is tabulated below:		Maximum height m	Nominal thickness mm	Fire resistance minutes	Sound insulation RwdB	Test reference no.
	Studs: 50mm Acoustic Studs Facings: one layer of 15mm Acoustic Plasterboard both sides.	2.8	80	30	40	A5001
	Studs: 70mm Acoustic Studs Facings: one layer of 15mm Fire Plasterboard both sides.	3.8	100	60	41	A7001
	Studs: 70mm Acoustic Studs Facings: one layer of 12.5mm Acoustic Plasterboard both sides.	3.6	95	30	42	A7002
	Studs: 70mm Acoustic Studs Facings: one layer of 15mm Acoustic Plasterboard both sides. Insulation: 70mm rock	3.8	100	60	51	A7003
	Studs: 70mm Acoustic Studs Facings: 2 layers of 12.5mm Acoustic Plasterboard both sides. Insulation: 25mm rock	4.6	120	60	58	A7004
	Studs: 70mm Acoustic Studs Facings: 2 layers of 15mm Acoustic Plasterboard both sides. Insulation: 25mm rock	4.9	130	90	59	A7005
	Studs: 70mm Acoustic Studs Facings: 2 layers of 12.5mm Fire Plasterboard both sides.	4.6	120	120	50	A7006
	Studs: 70mm Acoustic Studs Facings: 2 layers of 12.5mm Fire Plasterboard both sides. Insulation:25mm rock	4.6	120	120	54	A7007
	Studs: 92mm Acoustic Studs Facings: 1 layer of 15mm Acoustic Plasterboard both sides. Insulation:75mm rock	4.2	122	60	52	A9208

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